What we do
UNDP plays a crucial role in conflict and fragile contexts by working hand in hand with local authorities and other actors to ensure development transformation can take root, even in the midst of crisis.
Beyond crisis
Working with governments and partners on the frontlines of crisis, we know development can’t wait. Solutions must help communities respond, rebuild and recover. Responses must be aligned, holistic and long-term, empowering communities to move beyond crisis and build lasting resilience.
Securing Our Future
Investing in a thriving future means promoting peacebuilding and prevention, upholding the rule of law, security and human rights, and bolstering local governance. UNDP is committed to charting a path towards stability and prosperity for all.
Innovating with intent
We need tools as fast as today’s disruptions — and that means faster, smarter, more inclusive crisis solutions and stronger strategic alliances. UNDP helps countries anticipate risks, unlock crisis finance, and use inclusive, human-centred technology and innovation for improved crisis responses.
Where we work
UNDP is on the ground in 170 countries and territories, supporting them to prepare for, respond to and recover from crises, whatever form they take.
Global initiatives
UNDP works in close cooperation with the humanitarian system, and across the development, peace and human rights pillars of the UN system – and beyond – to align efforts to address risks, prevent development losses and build resilience in the midst of crisis.
SURGE Country Support
UNDP facilitates locally appropriate and integrated support to Country Offices in real time. UNDP's rapid-deployment SURGE capacity includes staff and roster deployments, catalytic funding, and technical accompaniment.
Beyond crisis series
Investing from day one means restoring essential services, restarting local economies, and strengthening institutions so communities can recover faster and build lasting resilience. People on the ground tell us they want more than survival — they want to rebuild their lives with dignity and security. Read each section of the Beyond Crisis series to see how people are driving recovery, one step at a time.
Media
Showcasing information related to media coverage, press releases, and other relevant content.
Stories
Stories of resilience and renewal, innovation and strategic partnerships. And most importantly, stories of changemakers rebuilding their communities with dignity and determination.
Crisis Academy
Crisis Academy upscales crisis capabilities corporately across multiple competencies to ensure UNDP’s vision for the future of development becomes a reality—even when conflict, disaster and shocks threaten progress.
Publications
Reports, studies, guidance notes and publications covering our crisis response efforts.
